The Most Insanely Easy Cat Carving Ever

[@MiruBlood]

I’m using carving knives but this video is really helpful

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Great to hear!

[@Plantventions]

They are so cute!

[@zb470]

This made for an excellent beginner tutorial. I didn't have any good hardwood so i cut off the end of a 2x4 and made one in about an hour and a half total using a combo of bandsaw, a 4.5 inch kutzall coarse shaping disc, a Dremel and some hand sanding. I need to get more small kutzall burrs. Being pine i dropped it and the tail broke off but no worries one of our cats is missing a tail so it is fitting.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Great to hear! I’ve also broken many carvings from dropping them

[@solidagold115]

This is actually so cute 😭😭 the universe told you to make a cat for your cat 😭😭

[@khysnintend]

My cat just recently died so I'm thinking of making one of these in memory of him :) I'm also new to carving but I think this would be the perfect quick project

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I love that idea and I hope you have fun carving, and that you're doing well.

[@khysnintend]

@@LogsCarvingClub thank you :)

[@nicktendocreep]

dude that drem rotary tool is a godsend. I live in a apartment and dont really have room for a big scroll saw! Im totally investing for one of those. subscribed

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Great to hear! Though I usually don’t use it for extended periods in my apartment so I don’t bother the neighbors

[@radioactivebeverage]

Thank you. I will make them for my boyfriend’s birthday :)

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Raising the bar for sure! I'm sure he'll love that!

[@paulkemp6459]

Nice kitty, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks Paul!

[@ritastern1680]

Thank you. I don't normally use a dremel but you make it look so easy (suppose that's because your so good though). Take Care

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you so much Rita! It’s pretty easy to pick up, I learned off of KZbin myself

[@suecollins3246]

I've just visited your video page. Almost every video contains information that I need to get the most out of my rotary tool!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@GINZO4849]

I love the little guy. I took my last post down but not in time. It sounded a bit snarky and I didn't mean it to, Great channel!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

No worries! Thank you bill

[@YoTambienFuiUnSerHumano]

Que bien!. Saludos desde Guayaquil-Ecuador

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you so much!

[@sethgarcia8028]

You’ve helped me a lot man. I’ve barley started n your videos help a lot thank u

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@MultiTom1956]

This is beautiful Logan 👌thank you.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Mahendra!

[@koalasez1200]

😻. My Koala Bear loves this, as do I. Great tutorial.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

That’s great! Thank you. Is that the name of your cat?

[@koalasez1200]

@@LogsCarvingClub It is, and is my avatar here. :)

[@jmh119]

Nice job Logan!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Jim! Appreciate it

[@jamesdale8222]

So awesome

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@metteudengaard8831]

Cute 🥰

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Mette!

[@lauraswan8647]

Cute

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@fqirlyfire]

Just purchased a dremel tool today… any tips and/or encouragement appreciated !!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Good luck! I learned mostly from KZbin, and just jumped into it with random projects. Takes a bit to get the feel for it

[@rob_odd]

My GF is totally into elephants. Can you make a video on how to carve an elephant? ^_^ Anyways, I just found your channel and I already enjoy it! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany! Rob

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks Rob! I can try!

[@Bollalillo]

Well done. I was especially interested in the polish section. You said you watered it and then polished it again. How much water are we talking? And you'd have to wait for a day or so right? Im new to this but im so into it :D

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Usually I just run it under the sink for as short of a time as possible to get all of it wet, then let it fully dry in the sun outside before I sand again

[@ChrisUnlimitedGames]

Very cool man. You do a great job on your videos, and they are very interesting to watch. Wish I had the energy, time, and skill to do something like this.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

You should try it out! It doesn’t take much time or energy

[@ChrisUnlimitedGames]

@@LogsCarvingClub it would take me a bit longer to do because of my disability. It does look like something I could do if I had a better place to work though. Very nice.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@ChrisUnlimitedGames yeah that’s true, it’s tough to do in most spaces because of the mess and the noise

[@loribrooks6736]

Absolutely love this! Would you consider this a great first project for a beginner? I’m looking for an easy and rewarding first project as I familiarize myself with the awesome art of carving with a Dremel. Thanks for this video!!!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Yes absolutely, I think this is a great project to start, doesn’t require too much time or sanding and takes barely any wood

[@KalenaEmrys]

Are those two that you're shaping with burr bits? They look like it but you said they were cutting ones at one point. I just got my first Dremel and want the right bits. I'm hoping to get a set of burr bits later today. Thank you!

[@johnsol200]

How are you able to get the tail so thin and realistic? I try to watch and obviously I know why some parts are sped up but I’m having some trouble with the tail.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

The best thing is to use a wood that isn't brittle, such as maple, and have the tail parallel to the wood grain so it's less likely to break. Then as you're carving use almost no pressure against it, and use a bit that's sharp and not too aggressive, such as the 107. Go slow and remember not to push too hard against the thin parts while carving or you might snap it. Hope that helps!

[@chrisstewart1863]

You can make your own buffing wheels from white scouring pads.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

That’s an interesting idea, have you tried it?

[@chrisstewart1863]

@@LogsCarvingClub yes. I use them all the time to clean up my carvings. Only use white ones or they will stain your work. I use the part with the little screw in the end that you attach the small sanding discs to, can’t think of the proper name.

[@chrisstewart1863]

Dremel part that is.

[@chrisstewart1863]

Mandrel is the name of the dremel part.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@chrisstewart1863 that’s a fantastic idea I’ll have to try it, how large do you normally cut the pads? Maybe I can transition to that since the wheels I buy get worn out very quickly

[@ritastern1680]

I suppose that you could use the dremel to do the rough out and hand carve the restl

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Yes absolutely! Sounds efficient and then you can get the nice results of a hand carving

[@johnsol200]

What type of wood do you feel is the best for dremel carving? I tried this project with pine and it didn’t seem like it sanded well. I’m also just starting out so maybe it’s me.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Pine’s really hard to get a nice finish on, try and use a hard wood. For common ones I use walnut, mahogany, and maple usually.

[@johnsol200]

Thank you! Also, what was the approximate size of that cat? And the thickness of the board you used? I think the one I made was too big.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@johnsol200 Just measured it, it’s 2in long, 2in tall (top of the tail), and 1in thick, so I’m sure I used a 1in thick board. This cat was walnut I think.

[@Ferrous_Bueller]

Thanks for all the videos, have really learned a lot from you. Just curious, how come you don't use a scroll saw to cut out your initial form?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I just like using the least amount of tools possible so that more people can follow along. I also don't have a scroll saw.

[@Ferrous_Bueller]

Well that makes total sense. I asked because I also don’t have one, and all the carving channels seem to have a bandsaw and scroll saw, and here I am just starting out roughing out shapes with a $5 Harbor Freight coping saw feeling like I’m doing it wrong 😂

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@Ferrous_Bueller I’m considering getting more tools but I kinda like sticking to the basics

[@jburckhardt]

how did you know what form to give for this cat model , very nice!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I think just hand drawing would be easiet since it’s a very simple design. Thanks!

[@kwingle]

its so cute wtf

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@SewWhittle]

Beginner here. Just found your channel. Do you carve everything with the dremel?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Yep!

[@SewWhittle]

@@LogsCarvingClub Looks like it may be easier than with knives? I may give it a try. Thanks!

[@time2cclear]

i have a question : (i dont know a thing about wood ) . is it possible to cut a branch (like 4 inches in diameter by 6 inches long ) off an oak tree and use it to carve something like this? or does it have to be dried out after i cut it off the tree ? im not sure where i can get the wood i need to carve .

[@LogsCarvingClub]

You can probably cut 4 inches of green wood pretty easily with the 561, I‘ve never used fresh wood because I worry it’ll warp as it dries (it also needs to be dry to take up oil well). I also like cut hardwood because it makes it easy to get the feet of the animal level. Otherwise I don’t think using a branch would be a problem. I buy wood at lumber yards or Home Depot (or specialty wood stores). Usually you can get small amounts of hardwood that carve pretty well. I think soft woods are annoying but oak and other hardwoods would be good

[@time2cclear]

@@LogsCarvingClub thank you bro . im gonna hit lowes tomorrow and see what i can find there . im gonna ask about their trash wood because i know they cut wood there . maybe i can find a few blocks around . also my friend told me to find some firewood because it's dry and easier to play with . peace

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@time2cclear great idea - I started with free cutoffs from the lumber yard bins as well

[@suecollins3246]

Another good place to get wood for 'small carves' (spoons, scoops, small animals like this) might be your firewood dealer. You can maybe choose your own bits.

[@johnsol200]

What type of wood did you use for this project?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I think it was Lauan mahogany.

[@johnsol200]

Thank you

[@Dogantopuz]

Can you share the model cat picture?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

No model, I just drew it

[@gerardboisnard4279]

Bonjour, Une fois terminé quelle dimension fait le chat ?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Hi Gerard, I think it was around 5 centimeters long. I don’t have this one with me anymore. I’ve made them in many sizes though from 2-7cm.

[@gerardboisnard4279]

Merci beaucoup pour votre réponse. Superbe vidéo.

[@mattydurman7174]

I have a dremel and I got the 561 drill bits. However I tried to use it on the wood and it’s barely getting into the wood. I’m not sure what wood it is as my dad found it in the shed for me but the dremel is very old. Could it be due to the old dremel model ?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Hi, what model Dremel is it? It may be the bit is dull or the tool is old. It could also be the brushes. I don't really know.

[@tori-mj8fs]

please tell me what oil you used at the end of the video?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

If it was clear it’s mineral oil, otherwise probably a beeswax and mineral oil mixture.

[@tori-mj8fs]

@@LogsCarvingClubthank you!

[@michelegrand3921]

Hello, le projet que vous montrez est intéressant et mignon. Est-il possible de le travailler au couteau, plutôt qu’au Dremel ? Pouvez-vous également me donner les dimensions en cm svp ? Pour la sculpture au couteau, je pense prendre un bois plus tendre. Merci de votre réponse Vî-chnou

[@LogsCarvingClub]

You might be able to use a knife, but that's not what I use so I'm not sure how difficult it would be. I'm guessing it was around 4 or 5cm long, 2.5cm wide, and 5cm tall.

[@michelegrand3921]

@@LogsCarvingClub

[@michelegrand3921]

@@LogsCarvingClubBonsoir et merci un peu tardif pour votre réponse. Je vais m’inspirer de ce que vous m’avez transmis pour ce joli petit chat. VÎchnou

[@timeeamodoranu5606]

what dremell is this?... tnks

[@LogsCarvingClub]

This is the Dremel 4300

[@SewWhittle]

How long can a Dremel be run without burning out?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I'm not sure if you mean over all or running continuously, but that might be a fun thing to test on the channel

[@SewWhittle]

@@LogsCarvingClub I meant continuously. I agree, would be a fun test.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@SewWhittle I usually only run mine about an hour at a time both because I want breaks but also because I’m worried it’ll overheat. Also my hands get tired pretty quick if I haven’t carved in a while

[@WonkyStudio]

What is that tool ?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

A Dremel 4300

[@realdenzity2144]

Get yourself a scroll saw so you can cut the blanks easier rather than using the dremel to cut the shape out 😂 Nice work though, talent

[@LogsCarvingClub]

These videos support that the less tools the better! Makes it easier for viewers to follow along without a workshop

[@CatDuckChu]

i get kinda disappointed wit these videos cause i search online on how tod o certain carvings and i start watching excited to learn but then i see its not done with a knife so i cant use the same methods. cat looks nice anyway

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Sorry about that - this is a rotary tool based channel :( but thank you for the compliment!

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

You might search for whittling then I think, instead of carving. Whittling is done with knives and stuff.

[@CatDuckChu]

@@AppelmoesArtandPhotography I always try both whittling and carving searches

[@raykemry954]

I can hardly hear you .can you please speak louder

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Sorry to hear that ray, I’ll work on that in the future

[@usernamemykel]

Ummm, cats have faces...

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Haha, sorry I prioritized simplicity for this project

[@usernamemykel]

@@LogsCarvingClub Not a problem - you did a great job, sans friendly feline facial features 😽